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Sr. Manager / Manager - Controls and Instrumentation

Posted about 2 months ago

OfficeMumbai, MaharashtraSE

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Controls & Instrumentation Lead to drive end-to-end instrumentation and control system engineering for complex industrial projects. The role will be responsible for leading design, execution, and commissioning of control systems, with a strong emphasis on Burner Management Systems (BMS), safety interlocks, and fired equipment applications.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with team leadership, project coordination, and client interfacing capabilities.

**Ideal candidate experience should be in reviewing key engineering deliverables and overseeing instrument sizing and selection.**

### Technical Leadership & Engineering:
  • Lead the design and development of instrumentation and control systems for oil & gas and fired equipment projects
  • Review and approve key engineering deliverables:
    • Instrument datasheets
    • Hook-up drawings
    • Junction Box (JB) drawings
    • Cable schedules and layouts
    • Instrument MTOs
    • Oversee instrument sizing and selection, including:
      • Control valves
      • On-off valves
      • Flow elements and flow measurement systems
      • Ensure high-quality development of:
        • P&IDs
        • Cause & effect matrices
        • Control philosophies and narratives
  • ### BMS & Safety Systems:
  • Lead the design, validation, and troubleshooting of Burner Management Systems (BMS)
  • Develop and review Boolean logic diagrams, interlocks, and safety shutdown systems
  • Ensure compliance with applicable safety and regulatory standards (NFPA, IEC, ISA, API)
  • Drive implementation of SIL-based safety systems (preferred)
  • ### Project Execution & Coordination:
  • Act as the discipline lead for instrumentation across multiple projects
  • Coordinate with process, mechanical, electrical, and project teams for integrated system delivery
  • Interface with clients, consultants, and vendors for technical clarifications and approvals
  • Monitor engineering progress, quality, and timelines
  • ### System Integration & Commissioning:
  • Oversee PLC system integration, including:
    • I/O list development
    • Logic validation
    • Functional testing
    • Lead and support:
      • FAT (Factory Acceptance Test)
      • SAT (Site Acceptance Test)
      • Site commissioning and startup
  • ### Team Management & Mentorship:
  • Lead and mentor a team of instrumentation engineers and designers
  • Establish engineering best practices, templates, and standardization
  • Review team deliverables and ensure adherence to quality standards
  • ### Required Skills & Competencies:
  • Deep expertise in: 
    • Control valves, on-off valves, and flow measurement instruments
    • Instrumentation design and engineering practices
    • Burner Management Systems (BMS) and combustion control systems (preferred but not mandatory)
    • Strong hands-on experience with:
      • Boolean logic development and interpretation
      • Cause & effect diagrams and interlock philosophies
      • Proficiency in engineering tools such as:
        • AutoCAD
        • SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) or equivalent
        • Strong understanding of:
          • Hazardous area classification
          • SIL (Safety Integrity Level) concepts
          • International codes and standards (IEC, ISA, NFPA, API)
  • ### Preferred Industry Experience:
  • Oil & Gas (Downstream)
  • Fired Equipment (Heaters, Flares, Thermal Oxidizers, Incinerators)
  • EPC / Heavy Engineering Projects
  • Combustion systems and process heating solutions
  • ### Educational Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation / Electronics / Electrical Engineering
  • Master’s Degree (preferred but not mandatory)
  • ### Good to Have:
  • Strong leadership and decision-making capability
  • Excellent stakeholder and client management skills
  • High level of ownership and accountability
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
  • Exposure to global project execution and international clients
  • Job details
    Workplace
    Office
    Location
    Mumbai, Maharashtra
    Experience
    SE

    With thousands of installations worldwide, Zeeco is the number one choice for combustion and environmental solutions, field services, aftermarket parts, and rental equipment.

    Industry
    Oil and Gas
    Headquarters
    Tulsa, Oklahoma
    Founded
    1979
    Company location
    Tulsa, Oklahoma
    Specialties
    Combustion Equipment, Flare Gas Recovery, Flare System, Flare Rental, Elevated Flare, Smokeless Flare, Derrick Supported Flares, Ultra Low NOx Burner, Incinerators, Thermal Oxidizer, Parts and Service, Boiler Burner, Tail Gas Incinerator, Sulfur Equipment, vapor service, Inspections, and Startup and Commissioning

    Key team members

    Amy Cavett (Davenport)

    Amy Cavett (Davenport)

    Jim Warren

    Jim Warren

    Liz Mattiuzzo

    Liz Mattiuzzo

    Bob Langstine

    Bob Langstine

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